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	Inguinal hernia in Westies
		An inguinal hernia is a protrusion of an organ or parts of an organ, fat or tissue through the inguinal ring, i.e.
		Inguinal hernias may be genetic and present at birth (congenital) or they may be acquired and are often associated with trauma.
		Inguinal hernias appear as skin-covered bulges in the groin area.
	www.canadawestieclub.ca /health/inghern.html (469 words)

	Inguinal hernia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Inguinal hernias are protrusions of abdominal cavity contents through an area of the abdominal wall, commonly referred to as the groin, and known in anatomic language as the inguinal area or the myopectineal orifice.
		Inguinal hernias usually arise as a consequence of the descent of the testis from the abdomen into the scrotum during early fetal life.
		A direct inguinal hernia protrudes through a weakened area in the transversalis fascia within an anatomic region known as the medial or Hesselbach's triangle, an area defined by the edge of the rectus abdominis muscle, the inguinal ligament and the inferior epigastric artery.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Inguinal_hernia (1563 words)

	Inguinal Hernia- Health Encyclopedia and Reference
		An inguinal hernia, or a groin hernia, is a protrusion (lump) of the small intestine or fatty tissue into the groin through a weakness or tear in the abdominal wall.
		In a woman, an inguinal hernia develops where the connective tissue binding the uterus exits from the abdomen to join with the tissue surrounding the vaginal opening.
		Inguinal hernias are usually caused by a congenital defect which occurs as a weakness in the inguinal canal manifesting after injury, pregnancy or aging.
	www.drkoop.com /encyclopedia/43/403.html (683 words)

	Inguinal Hernia
		An inguinal hernia occurs in the groin area, when an organ, usually a part of the intestine, protrudes through the abdominal wall into the inguinal canal.
		The inguinal canal carries the spermatic cord in men and a round ligament that is attached to the uterus in women.
		Inguinal hernias are caused by a weakness in the abdominal wall.
	www.hmc.psu.edu /healthinfo/i/inguinalhernia.htm (776 words)

	Hernia
		Some of the causes of inguinal hernias are: obesity, pregnancy, heavy lifting, and straining to pass stool can cause the intestine to push against the inguinal canal.
		Some of the symptoms of inguinal hernia are: a lump in the groin near the thigh; pain in the groin.
		Hernias in the groin area (inguinal hernias) are most common in men, primarily because of the unsupported space left in the groin after the testicles descend into the scrotum.
	www.mamashealth.com /hernia.asp (304 words)

	Medical Library Search
		Inguinal herniation, presenting as a bulge in the groin, was first memorialized in stone by the ancient Greeks and was mentioned in an Egyptian papyrus from 1500 BC.
		Differentiation between a direct and an indirect inguinal hernia is difficult and clinically unimportant as the operative approach is unchanged by the distinction.
		Hesselbach's triangle consists of an area of the inguinal floor bounded laterally by the sheath of the inferior epigastric artery, caudally by the inguinal ligament, and medially by the lateral margin of the rectus sheath.
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	Inguinal Hernia
		A hernia can develop in the first few months after the baby is born because of a weakness in the muscles of the abdomen.
		Inguinal hernias appear as a bulge or swelling in the groin or scrotum.
		In general, if the hernia becomes bigger with age, is not reducible, or is still present after 3, your physician may suggest that the hernia be repaired surgically.
	www.healthsystem.virginia.edu /uvahealth/adult_pediatrics/hernia.cfm (1102 words)

	Hernia
		Hernias by themselves usually are harmless, but nearly all have a potential risk of having their blood supply cut off (becoming strangulated).
		Spigelian hernia: This rare hernia occurs along the edge of the rectus abdominus muscle, which is several inches to the side of the middle of the abdomen.
		Epigastric hernia: Occurring between the navel and the lower part of the rib cage in the midline of the abdomen, epigastric hernias are composed usually of fatty tissue and rarely contain intestine.
	www.emedicinehealth.com /hernia/article_em.htm (810 words)

	Hernia
		A hernia occurs when part of an organ (usually the intestines) protrudes through a weak point or tear in the thin muscular wall that holds the abdominal organs in place.
		Inguinal hernia -- appears as a bulge in the groin or scrotum.
		Femoral hernia -- appears as a bulge in the upper thigh.
	www.umm.edu /ency/article/000960.htm (347 words)

	Inguinal Hernia
		An inguinal hernia occurs in the groin (the area between the abdomen and thigh).
		It is called "inguinal" because the intestines push through a weak spot in the inguinal canal, which is a triangle-shaped opening between layers of abdominal muscle near the groin.
		Symptoms of inguinal hernia may include a lump in the groin near the thigh; pain in the groin; and, in severe cases, partial or complete blockage of the intestine.
	www.fbhc.org /Patients/Modules/inhernia.cfm (237 words)

	HERNIA TYPES
		Congenital Hernias are usually called"INDIRECT" hernias, whereas Acquired hernias are referred to as "DIRECT" hernias, and are so called because of their anatomic direction of travel into the area known as the Inguinal Canal.
		Hernias in this area have a high rate of recurrence if repaired via a simple suture technique under tension and it is especially advised that these be repaired via a TENSION FREE repair method using mesh These hernias may develop soon after the original surgery, or at any time thereafter.
		PIGELIAN hernias are ventral hernias occurring through the spigelian fascia along the Spieghel’s semilunar line and lie under the external oblique aponeurosis just outside the outer border of the Rectus or "six-pack" muscles.
	hernia.tripod.com /types.html (1676 words)

	Inguinal Hernia
		An inguinal hernia occurs when tissue or part of the intestine pushes through a weak spot in the abdominal wall in the groin area, causing a bulge in the groin or scrotum.
		An indirect inguinal hernia is caused by an opening in the inguinal canal that does not close as it should before birth.
		Indirect hernias are more common in men because when the testicles descend through the inguinal canal, the opening from the abdomen may not close completely.
	www.bchealthguide.org /kbase/topic/major/hw170907/descrip.htm (616 words)

	Inguinal Hernia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		A hernia is the bulging of a portion of an organ through an abnormal opening.
		Inguinal hernias account for about 80% of all hernias and are the most common surgical procedures done in infancy.
		An inguinal hernia is derived from persistence of all or part of the processus vaginalis, the tube of peritoneum that precedes the testicle into the scrotum during the eighth month of pregnancy.
	www.pedisurg.com /PtEduc/Inguinal_Hernia.htm (434 words)

	FamilyFun: Health Encyclopedia: Inguinal Hernia
		An inguinal hernia is a protrusion of a portion of the small intestine into the groin through an opening in the membrane enclosing the abdominal cavity.
		Inguinal hernias are common in infancy and childhood; about one out of every 20 children—mainly boys—develop them.
		If a suspected hernia is not visible, the doctor may have to induce its appearance by pressing on the abdomen (which will make a baby cry and push the hernia out) or having an older child bear down on the abdominal muscles while standing.
	familyfun.go.com /parenting/child/health/childhealth/dony79enc_herni (757 words)

	The Children's Hospital at Westmead - Parents - Inguinal hernia
		An inguinal hernia occurs when the bowel slides through an open canal into a pouch in the groin.
		Inguinal hernias are common in childhood, especially in boys.
		Inguinal hernias are not caused by muscle weakness, as in adults.
	www.chw.edu.au /parents/factsheets/suinguin.htm (422 words)

	MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Hernia
		The hernia (bulge) may not be obvious in infants and children, except when the child is crying or coughing.
		Almost all hernias require surgery, preferably before complications occur, to reposition the herniated loop of intestine and secure the weakened muscles in the abdomen.
		Hernia repair is performed as an outpatient procedure using local or general anesthesia.
	www.nlm.nih.gov /medlineplus/ency/article/000960.htm (707 words)

	Inguinal hernia - MayoClinic.com
		Inguinal hernias occur when soft tissue — usually part of the intestine — protrudes through a weak point or tear in your lower abdominal wall.
		Other inguinal hernias develop later in life when muscles weaken or deteriorate due to factors such as aging, strenuous physical activity or coughing that accompanies smoking.
		The good news is that it's not the same hernia operation your father may have had with a large abdominal incision, a long hospital stay and weeks of immobility.
	www.mayoclinic.com /health/inguinal-hernia/DS00364 (301 words)

	INGUINAL HERNIA (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		inguinal floor, which is the underlying cause of the hernia.
		Diagnosis of Inguinal Hernia Bulge * The sine qua non of hernia is a bulge.
		Inspection * A visible bulge or asymmetry is present in the region of the inguinal canal.
	www.med.umich.edu /lrc/students/m3/surgery/InguinalHernia.html (1287 words)

	Inguinal Hernia Surgery (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Often the cause of the hernia is not known, but lifting, straining, coughing, excessive weight gain, pregnancy, or constipation are often thought to cause a hernia.
		The hernia may appear in the male’s scrotum or in the fold of skin at the opening of a female’s vagina.
		Symptoms of an inguinal hernia may come on gradually or suddenly and may include a bulge in the groin or scrotum and discomfort, pain, or a feeling of heaviness.
	coloradosurgicalservice.com /articled_herniarepair.htm (790 words)

	Inguinal hernia
		A hernia is a lump that results from a part of the intestine (bowel) slipping through a weakness in the abdominal wall.
		The inguinal ligament is a tight band located between the thigh and the stomach and there are several weak spots along it.
		The operation for a groin hernia is one of the commonest surgical procedures.
	www.netdoctor.co.uk /diseases/facts/groinhernia.htm (807 words)

	Health Information - Yale Medical Group
		An inguinal hernia occurs in the groin area, when the section of intestine pushes through a weak spot in the inguinal canal - a triangle-shaped opening between layers of abdominal muscle near the groin.
		Shortly after the male is born, the inguinal canal closes, preventing the testicles from moving back into the abdomen.
		The main treatment for an inguinal hernia is a surgical procedure known as herniorrhaphy.
	ymghealthinfo.org /content.asp?pageid=P00387 (408 words)

	Inguinal Hernia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		An inguinal hernia occurs in the groin (the area between the abdomen and thigh).
		It is called "inguinal" because the intestines push through a weak spot in the inguinal canal, which is a triangle-shaped opening between layers of abdominal muscle near the groin.
		Symptoms of inguinal hernia may include a lump in the groin near the thigh; pain in the groin; and, in severe cases, partial or complete blockage of the intestine.
	digestive.niddk.nih.gov /ddiseases/pubs/inguinalhernia/index.htm (449 words)

	Inguinal Hernia-Topic Overview
		Hernias do not heal on their own, and they tend to get worse over time.
		Most inguinal hernias happen because an opening in the muscle wall does not close as it should before birth.
		A woman may get a hernia while she is pregnant because of the pressure on her belly wall.
	www.webmd.com /digestive-disorders/tc/Inguinal-Hernia-Topic-Overview (705 words)

	Inguinal Hernia: Penile and Testicular Disorders: Merck Manual Home Edition
		An inguinal hernia is a protrusion of a piece of the intestine through an opening in the abdominal wall.
		Inguinal hernias usually produce a painless bulge in the groin or scrotum.
		For strangulated hernias, emergency surgery is needed to pull the intestine out of the inguinal canal and tighten the opening so the hernia cannot recur.
	www.merck.com /mrkshared/mmanual_home2/sec21/ch238/ch238j.jsp (258 words)

	SAGES Publication: Patient Information for Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair from SAGES
		The common areas where hernias occur are in the groin (inguinal), belly button (umbilical), and the site of a previous operation (incisional).
		Hernias can develop at these or other areas due to heavy strain on the abdominal wall, aging, injury, an old incision or a weakness present from birth.
		Laparoscopic Hernia Repair is a technique to fix tears in the abdominal wall (muscle) using small incisions, telescopes and a patch (mesh).
	www.sages.org /sagespublication.php?doc=PI06 (1432 words)

	Hernia Repair - Inguinal (Open) - Your Body - MedSelfEd Patient Education Videos and Pictures
		Hernias that occur due to a weakness in the abdominal wall at the inguinal canal, are called inguinal hernias.
		Hernias become more serious problems if abdominal contents - such as part of the small intestine or another organ - slide into the hernia sack and become trapped there.
		If the neck of the hernia sack actually pinches off the supply of blood to those organs which have become trapped inside, the hernia is said to be strangulated.
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	Inguinal Hernia - Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
		A hernia can develop in the first few months after a baby is born because of a weakness in the abdominal muscles.
		He or she will examine your child to determine if the hernia is reducible (can be pushed back into the abdominal cavity).
		If your child has an inguinal hernia, he will need an operation to repair it fairly soon after it is discovered, since the intestine can become stuck in the inguinal canal.
	www.chop.edu /consumer/your_child/condition_section_index.jsp?id=-9170 (678 words)

	Inguinal Hernia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		A hernia that occurs in the groin area is called an inguinal hernia.
		The symptoms of an inguinal hernia may resemble other conditions or medical problems.
		An operation is necessary to treat an inguinal hernia.
	www.healthsystem.virginia.edu /uvahealth/peds_urology/inghern.cfm (694 words)

	UrologyHealth.org - Adult Conditions - Abnormalities - Hydroceles and Inguinal Hernias (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Hernias can also be the result of increased pressure that forces part of the intestines through a weak spot in the abdominal wall — straining during bowel movements, heavy lifting, coughing, sneezing or obesity.
		Hernias do not go away on their own and may cause problems with digestion leading to emergency surgery.
		They can develop hernias but because of their anatomy, girls are 10 times less likely than boys to develop hernias.
	www.urologyhealth.org /adult/index.cfm?cat=01&topic=95 (1449 words)

	Inguinal Hernia - Inguinal Hernias Information (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		A hernia is defined as a protrusion of a portion of an organ or tissue through an abnormal opening.
		Inguinal hernias in children are almost exclusively indirect type.
		The embryology of indirect inguinal hernia is as follows: the duct descending to the testicle is a small offshoot of the great peritoneal sac in the lower abdomen.
	www.justarticlesonline.com /Article/Inguinal-Hernia---Inguinal-Hernias-Information/4887 (1183 words)

	Health Information - Yale Medical Group
		Hernias can be diagnosed by a physical examination by your baby's physician.
		Otherwise healthy babies who have an inguinal hernia surgically repaired can often go home the same day they have the operation.
		Otherwise healthy babies who have an umbilical hernia surgically repaired may also be able to go home the same day they have the operation.
	ymghealthinfo.org /content.asp?page=P02422 (1135 words)

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